klezman

trifecta wrote:I have paid them for the futures. Came out to the exact total we calculated. I will email you later today if I remember. Did you stop at Inman when you were out there at Harvest Moon last time? Seriously good juice. Maybe next time.

No, Inman was next on the list but we spend so much time with Randy we didn't have the chance.

bsevern

redwinefan wrote:50ml is well under 3oz, so you can attempt to smuggle them through TSA by taking the labels off and enjoy a little wine tasting mid-flight.

Not a bad idea... I did a livingsocial deal on these last year, two for $30 delivered, but was able to get high end Napa cabs. It was fun, but in the end, the bottles are so tiny, well...they're really tiny

bsevern

Anyone in the southbay want to do an Artisan Wine Depot split on a mixed case of pinot???

They're offering the "Intellect's Treasure Trove: Collection of 12 Exemplary Pinot Noirs" which is two bottles of six different pinots, and it looks to be a great deal, as the already discounted price per bottle outside of the package equates to $218 for the case, and they're offering the case for an even deeper discount at $169!

rjquillin

bsevern wrote:Anyone in the southbay want to do an Artisan Wine Depot split on a mixed case of pinot???

They're offering the "Intellect's Treasure Trove: Collection of 12 Exemplary Pinot Noirs" which is two bottles of six different pinots, and it looks to be a great deal, as the already discounted price per bottle outside of the package equates to $218 for the case, and they're offering the case for an even deeper discount at $169!

bsevern

Going to the store this weekend to check it out...after I did a CT lookup, there are a couple of the bottles that are less then stellar. I'll check it out at the store and let you know if I go in on it.

jmdavidson

Up right now on WTSO is an aged tempranillo: Spanish Red 'Old Vines' Matarredonda Libranza
Tempranillo 2003 - 92 WA! Free Shipping on 4 or more for $15.99 a bottle. Very positive CT reviews. Seems like a very good deal for a 10 year old wine. Some of the older tempranillos I've had have been very,very good.

moondigger

Does anybody have any notes about the current WTSO offering, the 2010 Ridgeline "Lone Pine" Reserve Cabernet? There are lots of good notes on the net for the 2007 vintage, but I can't find anything on the 2010. (Probably because it was just released, but maybe somebody from the west coast knows something about it?) Thanks.

kaolis

moondigger wrote:Does anybody have any notes about the current WTSO offering, the 2010 Ridgeline "Lone Pine" Reserve Cabernet? There are lots of good notes on the net for the 2007 vintage, but I can't find anything on the 2010. (Probably because it was just released, but maybe somebody from the west coast knows something about it?) Thanks.

I was checking this offer out as well. The wine on WTSO today is listed as Napa Valley. The previous "Lone Pine" offers are labeled Alexander Valley. At least what I've dug up so far. And with identical vineyard blurbs.

funbunny

Restaurant.com has a sale, $25 gift certificates for $4, use code SPRING. There are several wine shops including Winestyles in the Chicagoland area with certificates available. Check your local area, there might be something. Some good restaurants in my area too for $4, even discounts on $10 and $15 certificates.

kylemittskus

funbunny wrote:Restaurant.com has a sale, $25 gift certificates for $4, use code SPRING. There are several wine shops including Winestyles in the Chicagoland area with certificates available. Check your local area, there might be something. Some good restaurants in my area too for $4, even discounts on $10 and $15 certificates.

Caveat emptor. I bought one of those and the fine print said we had to spend $200+ and a 20% tip was automatically added but wasn't included in the $200 and a bunch of other stuff.

"If drinking is bitter, change yourself to wine." -Rainer Maria Rilke

"Champagne is a very kind and friendly thing on a rainy night." -Isak Dinesen

funbunny

kylemittskus wrote:Caveat emptor. I bought one of those and the fine print said we had to spend $200+ and a 20% tip was automatically added but wasn't included in the $200 and a bunch of other stuff.

That is why you have to read the disclaimer right under the offer before you buy it. The Winestyles wine shops by me are only $50 min purchase, so a $50 bottle of wine for $29, not a bad deal. I'm guessing for $200 min, it was a $100 gift certificate for $40 or $60 off your subtotal, which is still a good deal.

The gratuity disclaimer is to prevent those who want to tip on the discounted total, not the original bill. A nonissue if your buying from a wineshop anyway.

rjquillin

bsevern wrote:I haven't had great luck with the Oriel wines. I thought about going in on the LB deal, but the CT reviews convinced me to save my $$ for the Inspiration sale

I snagged some 2000 Oriel Barolo Etereo on woot a while ago that was excellent, and I'm 40% through 10 bottles of 2002 Oriel Priorat Alma de Llicorella from WTSO that I've quite enjoyed. Neither were fruit bombs and both quite enjoyable, but the Barolo really shined. Guess I missed the chard.

chipgreen

bsevern wrote:Jon makes his whites in French style, so no Napa/Auzzie grapefruit bombs. His Zin is outstanding, his chards are nice, the Viognier was really good.

I haven't had great luck with the Oriel wines. I thought about going in on the LB deal, but the CT reviews convinced me to save my $$ for the Inspiration sale

Thinking about getting a case with 8 bottles of the Zin, and a mix of whites to finish the case deal if that's any indication of preference.

FWIW, I talked briefly with Chris from Super Sonoma at WD's rpm tour dinner and he was raving about Jon's Zin. After our conversation, I headed over to the wine table but the Inspiration Zin was already empty. Think I ended up with some Three Wines Zin instead.

bsevern

chipgreen wrote:FWIW, I talked briefly with Chris from Super Sonoma at WD's rpm tour dinner and he was raving about Jon's Zin. After our conversation, I headed over to the wine table but the Inspiration Zin was already empty. Think I ended up with some Three Wines Zin instead.

North316

emmabean2000 wrote:I know last time the 2011 was on WTSO, there was a lot of conversation regarding this being "excess juice". I opened the 2011 and it was very, very good. 20 bucks for the 2011 was a steal...

Just to clarify, I believe that discussion was in relation to the "Winemakers Cuvee" that he apparently bottled and labeled as such just for WTSO. This offering is actually one of his Sonoma Cabs.

klezman

North316 wrote:Just to clarify, I believe that discussion was in relation to the "Winemakers Cuvee" that he apparently bottled and labeled as such just for WTSO. This offering is actually one of his Sonoma Cabs.

Yeah, it appears to be. It's also $20, which is quite tempting. Gotta resist though.

kaolis

emmabean2000 wrote:I know last time the 2011 was on WTSO, there was a lot of conversation regarding this being "excess juice". I opened the 2011 and it was very, very good. 20 bucks for the 2011 was a steal...

Gee..think I remember some of that conversation. I bought 2010 Winemakers Cuvee, popped one and enjoyed. So gotta give this a try.

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